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Balancing M&A Activities Amid Telecommunications Market Uncertainty

By Rugile Bertule June 28, 2023

Industry expert Jonny Parkinson illuminates the landscape of telecommunications mergers and acquisitions amidst economic shake-ups and global tensions. Despite a dip in deal-making activity, recent predictions suggest a strategic surge in the back half of 2023. Drawing upon the resilience of telecom firms in the face of change, Parkinson underscores the potential offered by technologies like AI and cloud computing to maintain competitiveness, even encouraging alternative structuring concepts and careful due diligence for prospective M&A targets.

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Virgin Media O2: Navigating Job Cuts and Mergers in UK Telecom Sector

By Rugile Bertule June 28, 2023

Virgin Media O2 faces potential job cuts amid ongoing integration, despite previous assurances of alternative roles for at-risk employees, sparking concerns about future opportunities in the telecommunications sector.

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Orange-MasMovil Merger: Balancing Competition and Innovation in Spain’s Telecom Market

By Rugile Bertule June 27, 2023

European Commission’s concerns over the Orange-MasMovil merger in Spain may hinder the deal, potentially affecting competition within the country’s telecommunications market. Remedies, such as wholesale access to virtual players, could be proposed to address objections and prevent price increases for consumers.

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China’s Telecom Giants Join Open Gateway Initiative: Unlocking 5G Potential and Transforming Connectivity

By Rugile Bertule June 27, 2023

GSMA welcomes China Mobile, China Telecom, and China Unicom to the Open Gateway initiative, aiming to enhance services and boost 5G connectivity through API-driven single access points. Collaboration between operators, developers, and cloud providers promises new opportunities and transformative benefits.

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TIM’s Network Asset Sale: Navigating KKR Deal Amid Vivendi Opposition and Regulatory Hurdles

By Rugile Bertule June 27, 2023

TIM enters exclusive negotiations with KKR for its network assets sale, navigating regulatory hurdles and Vivendi’s opposition. Will the deal reach a successful conclusion?

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EE Boosting Mobile Connectivity at Summer Events: Balancing UX and Revenue

By Rugile Bertule June 26, 2023

UK operator EE boosts mobile connectivity for summer events with 125 temporary 4G and 5G masts, enhancing download speeds and coverage for attendees. As live events flourish, the challenge for operators is monetizing these network improvements.

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A quick roundup of the news in Telecoms | Week #25

By Rugile Bertule June 23, 2023

Cisco to Acquire Accedian, Enhancing Service Assurance Cisco has announced its plan to acquire Accedian, a Canadian network optimization specialist, in order to improve its service assurance offerings and enhance the Cisco Networking Cloud. Accedian, known for its SaaS-first service assurance platform, has extensive experience in complex networks and will bring valuable capabilities to Cisco. The CEO of Accedian emphasized the importance of performance visibility and its role in automation, telco cloud environments, and 5G services. Cisco’s General Manager praised Accedian’s expertise and collaboration, and the acquisition is expected to be finalized in the first quarter of Cisco’s FY 2024, with potential benefits for Cisco’s service assurance portfolio and networking solutions. Read the full article BT and British Army Partner for Wide-Scale Wi-Fi Deployment BT and the British Army have entered into a multi-million-pound agreement to deploy managed Wi-Fi services, called MOD Wi-Fi, across 162 sites in the UK. The…

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TIM Enterprise: Exploring Minority Stake Offers and Antitrust Implications

By Rugile Bertule June 22, 2023

TIM explores offers for its Enterprise business, valuing the unit at over €6 billion, while the board evaluates bids for network assets. With the company’s gross financial debt nearing €32 billion, maximizing value is crucial. KKR emerges as a frontrunner, as anticipation builds for exclusive discussions lasting until late August or early September.

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CityFibre Wayleave Agreements: Bridging the Digital Divide and Expanding Networks

By Rugile Bertule June 22, 2023

CityFibre secures wayleave permissions to connect over a million locally-owned and housing association homes, reducing the digital divide and providing essential digital infrastructure. Collaborations with organizations like Places for People aim to support those struggling with the cost of living and staying online.

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Nokia’s AirScale Portfolio Boosts 5G Capacity, Efficiency, and Sustainability

By Vilija Simkiene June 21, 2023

Nokia’s recent summer launches showcase significant advancements in their AirScale portfolio, utilizing ReefShark chips and optimization for 5G SA and 5G-Advanced. Additionally, their AI-powered network management solutions ensure increased efficiency for future network evolution.